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### Input

(This item applies to the Comment dialog box, accessible through Insert | Report Command | Comment.)

The Input option is similar to the Operator option in that it allows you to display text when executing a measurement routine. In addition to displaying a message box with the previously entered text, a comment box will appear. This allows you to enter numerical information that will be written to the inspection report.

This option is extremely helpful to users wishing to enter a part number or serial number while executing the measurement routine.

To use the Input option:

1. Place the cursor in the Edit window where you want to insert the comment command.

2. Select the Insert | Report Command | Comment menu option to open the Comment dialog box.

3. From the Comment dialog box, select the Input option.

4. In the Comment Text box, type the comment text.

5. Click the OK button to close the dialog box and insert the comment.

The input is assigned to the variable specified on the left hand side of the command. The variable is coerced to be of type string.

How it Works

During execution, the message box displays the prompt to enter the necessary number (such as a serial number) and then it displays this value in the inspection report. This prompt appears on top of the Execution dialog box:

A sample Input Comment dialog box

Once the operator types his text and clicks OK, Planner stores it in the comment's variable.